Term
| what determines that ascities is from a hepatic source? |
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Definition
| albumin >1.1g/dL = portal HTN |
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Term
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Definition
1. salt restriction
2. spirolactone/furosimide (100:40)QAM |
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| max weight loss per day for edematous/non-edematous patient: |
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Definition
edematous: 1kg/d
non-edematous: 0.5kg/d |
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Term
| 1st line tx for hepatic encephalopathy/dose: |
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Definition
| lactulose (20-30g PO q1-2h until 2-3 soft stools a day- usually occurs at 60-100g |
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Term
| indications for prophylaxis against esophageal varicies: |
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Definition
1. no variceal no prophylax
2. small varices w > risk of hemorrhage - consider prophylax
3. med to large varices - use medication or ligation |
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Term
| tx for variceal prophylax: |
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Definition
| 1. beta blocker - propanalol till HR is about 55 - use indefinately |
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Term
| 3 causes of altered drug exposure in cirrhosis: |
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Definition
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